In our March, we discussed amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which included the removal of loft and cavity wall insulation prerequisites. Since then, more details have been released and clarity has been provided by the government.
Homeowners Open Doors To Their Heat Pump Installations
Government Removes Insulation Prerequisites For Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant
Last month, the UK government unveiled changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, making it easier for households to install eco-friendly heating solutions like heat pumps. The update involves the removal of insulation prerequisites for heat pump grants, a move designed to simplify installations and reduce costs for households.
Installers Beware: The Risks of Neglecting MCS Compliance
In the heat pump market, compliance with industry standards is paramount. One crucial standard is the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which is specifically designed to ensure the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy technologies like heat pumps. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the risks associated with neglecting MCS compliance, and why plumbers should prioritise installing an MCS certified heat pump.
Heat Pump & Hot Water Cylinder Range - stock available this Autumn & Winter!
The last few Autumns and Winters really have been a bit crazy when it comes to heat pump and hot water cylinder stock. Before the pandemic hit, most manufacturers had no ongoing stock issues however from 2020 onwards there has been a dramatic change, meaning we can no longer assume there will never be any issues with the supply chain. We therefore decided to make a big change to our distribution strategy. We extended our warehouse capacity so that we could significantly increase the quantities of both heat pumps and hot water cylinders from various manufacturers so that we could hold in stock ourselves.
Introducing The Alto Assured Heat Pump Installer Scheme
Following the start of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for heat pumps, Alto Energy is excited to launch their new Alto Assured Heat Pump Installer Scheme at this year’s Installer Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The new scheme provides the best way for installers to quickly gain access to the heat pump market and install properly designed and commissioned heat pump systems.
Changes to the MCS Heat Pump Standard
The Importance of Heat Pump Design
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Deadline - 31st March 2022
The Green Homes Grant Is Closed - And Why That's A Good Thing
As of 5pm Wednesday 31st March, the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme is closed to new applications, thus bringing to an end the Government’s troubled energy efficiency scheme. On face value this might seem like a blow, however for heat pumps the Green Homes Grant never represented additional funding. The existing funding scheme for heat pumps - the Renewable Heat Incentive - has still got another year to run, and continues to encourage uptake of heat pumps throughout the UK.